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Author: Marilyn Pokorney

I am a freelance writer. I write about gardening, science, nature, animals, the environment and health. I live in Nebraska and love gardening, reading, needlecrafts, and my pet dog and cats.
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Gelatin Syrup Recipe

  • Posted on January 8, 2022July 10, 2024
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    For those who like fruit-flavored syrups as an alternative to the old standby maple syrup, try making it at home. It will save money, taste as good, or better, and is so easy to make!

    This syrup is delicious … Continue Reading

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    Bay Leaves Keep Ants Away

  • Posted on January 8, 2022July 10, 2024
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    Ants in the house are mostly a nuisance rather than a threat. They are looking for food crumbs, especially from sugar and sweet treats. Bay leaves are one plant that ants dislike.

    There are … Continue Reading

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    Does Exercise Lower Stress Levels

  • Posted on January 7, 2022July 10, 2024
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    Everyone knows that a good workout after a stress filled day can help reduce the negative effects that the stress created. But studies show that people who exercise regularly do not react to stress … Continue Reading

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    Deicer Safe For Pets

  • Posted on January 6, 2022July 10, 2024
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    For the protection of dog paws beet juice makes an excellent replacement deicer for salt on sidewalks. Salt is a paw irritant and health hazard to dogs, cats, and other animals.

    Rock salt, commonly … Continue Reading

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    How to Use Lemons to Deodorize

  • Posted on January 5, 2022July 10, 2024
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    Lemon has a stimulating, fresh, sharp scent. In addition, lemons have a pungent aroma that can clear foul odors and revitalize the environment of a room.

    A lemon juice-soaked cotton ball or sponge will … Continue Reading

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